IT'S A BOY!!!!!!!!

It feels just like yesterday I was posting this and here I am again announcing we are having another boy! I really didn't have a gut feeling about this one but had multiple dreams about having a boy. I never would have thought I'd be the mommy of 2 boys! Kevin is so excited about having a baby "brudder" and wants to see him and talk to him all the time.

We're still discussing names - I thought we had a few lined up but Ben has decided he doesn't like ANY of them so I'm back at square one. I'm not into unique, spelled funny, don't know if it's a boy or a girl or can't pronounce it names! I need simple, easy to yell a hundred times a day and don't have to spell names. So the search continues and hopefully ends soon!

We're still here.....

Not much to update on these days...we're still here and all doing great! Pregnancy is going wonderful, baby is moving so much these days, not big kicks just little pokes when I'm hungry (or baby is hungry), when I eat or drink and usually when I roll over in the middle of the night (like baby is trying to comfortable again too!). We find out Thursday what we're having and I'm so ready. My gut says boy but I still refer to the baby as a girl on most days. Dresses and bows sound fun in the beginning but in the end throwing on a pair of shorts and t-shirt for a boy is so much easier!!!

Speaking of easy boys...Kevin is growing again and it was time for his yearly closet clean out and new clothes for the Fall shopping today. He's wearing a size 9 shoe now and 3T shirts and pants - getting so big!!!

Ben had to work overtime today but had a 4 hour gap between shifts so Kevin and I met him in Flower Mound and had a fun shopping day! First we visited the animal shelter in town where Ben had arranged for a tour of the facility. Kevin loved it. All those dogs and cats didn't know what to expect with this toddler everywhere but we had a blast. Next we visited the brilliant stars store in highland village - probably the coolest store I've ever stepped into. Seriously, check them out on Facebook!

I'll updated again on Thursday and post a list of baby names we're considering!!!

Another great appointment

Had my 15 week check up today and all is well with me and baby. I've only gained 5 pounds since finding out I was pregnant...which I'm super proud of because I feel like I'm eating every 2 hours - probably because I do eat every 2 hours! Baby's heartbeat was around 150 again. He couldn't get an accurate reading because he/she was moving around too much. I'm feeling great still and enjoying being pregnant. It feels more real every day especially since I'm starting to feel the baby move a little bit. Our next appt is 9/9 and we find out what we're having. I'm very ready for that appointment. Don't have a gut feeling either way but Kevin is convinced it's a boy so I'm going with boy!

And I have to post the conversation I had with Kevin last week before dinner....

Kevin: "Bix my dinner pwease" (Fix my dinner, please)

Me: "Okay, hang on, I'm almost done with the spaghetti"

Kevin: "I don't wike that bude on my pwate" (I don't like that food on my plate)

Me: "You don't even know what it is yet"

Kevin: "What is it called?"

Me: "Spaghetti and it's yummy!!!"

Kevin: "I don't wike Mrs Petty for dinner" (no need for translation...that's exactly the way he said it and he thinks that's what we ate for dinner that night - good ole' Mrs Petty!)

Goofy kid but we sure do love him lots!

Am I ready?

So just now approaching my 2nd trimester...which by the way has gone by so much faster than when I was pregnant with Kevin...and I'm feeling great! Never experienced any nausea or morning sickness - I can even drink orange juice (which I love) on an empty stomach. This is great. I just know it's a sign that God is going to bless us with an easy going, laid back and quiet baby! Sorry Kevin - the complete opposite of you. Love ya kid but you weren't an easy baby.

Kevin is experiencing what I'm being told is "growing pains" in his legs. It started last night and kept us up all night long. I think the pain went away but getting him comfortable and back to sleep was a challenge. After being up all night and being woken up several times I kept asking myself "am I ready for this again?" My heart says yes but my tired body says no! I would have thought by now the shock of being pregnant would have worn off....it hasn't! I'm thrilled to be pregnant again don't get me wrong but it's still amazing to me that I was even able to get pregnant. Maybe that's the shock that hasn't worn off yet!

Had a check up appt yesterday and baby's heartbeat sounded great! It's so wonderful to hear the heartbeat and know everything is okay. My doctor said he/she was sleeping because the heartbeat was 150 bpm compared to 170 last time! I'm very ready to start feeling the baby move. That was my favorite part last time - especially the hiccups : ) That never got old!

We're in the process of picking out names. Nothing set in stone yet but playing around with a few. Kevin says we're supposed to name the baby Kevin....or mommy or daddy. He prefers names he's already familiar with. When I suggest a name to him he says "nah, that's not a good name!" On the way home he suggested "car, tree or nana" so I'm not sure what Kevin is going to actually call the baby!

Another appt in 2 weeks. No sono until September when we should find out what we're having. My early prediction is a boy....everyone else says girl!

Heartbeat was great! 11 weeks pregnant!

Had another doctor's appt last week and was able to hear the baby's heartbeat. It was a fast 170 and going strong. Still doesn't seem possible to be doing this again but it's exciting.

Went to a wedding in San Antonio this weekend so I was able to stop by San Marcos and shop for maternity clothes!!! Got some really cute things. Everytime I'd come out of the dressing room, Ben would say "Look at that belly!" Yes, the belly is much bigger this time around - MUCH BIGGER! I've got to start taking belly pictures soon!

Kevin is doing great. Getting over a virus this weekend and seems to be feeling better. We're in the "what is that?" and "what does it do?" stage. For example: "mommy, what are those?" "those are lightbulbs, Kevin" "mommy, what do lightbulbs do?" He's no longer satisfied with just knowing what something is, he's gotta know what it does now. It's very cute....at times!

My next doctor's appt is next month. Not another ultrasound until September when we find out what we're having!!! Can't wait!

Don't fall out of your chair.....

I know! Blogging for the first time in over 6 months can you believe it? No comment Elizabeth : ) I've really had very little to update on our blog and since getting Facebook I can't keep up with both!

Like I said so little has gone on since my last post. Kevin is potty trained which is awesome. He's talking up a storm and we're into full sentences now. Ben understands him better than I do most of the time.

I guess I should get to the big news now....We just found out WE'RE PREGNANT!!!!! I'm due January 30th! We're super excited (actually I won't lie - I'm still in complete shock) but everyone else is excited! Kevin is so ready to be a big brother. We saw a baby at the water park this weekend and he stopped to inform them that a baby was in his mommy's belly! He was so cute about it.

Long story short - this was a surprise pregnancy for us. A very wanted and prayed for baby but not planned. We're thrilled though and we know God has blessed us with this baby. He spared us the financial burden of going through fertility treatments again - that alone shows His hand in our lives (as if we needed any more "proof")

I promise to keep my blog updated with updates of Kevin and the new baby. Maybe even throw in some pictures from time to time.

Uts Dat, Mama!

That is the new phase heard around our house constantly these days. "uts dat, mama" (interpreted "what's that, mama") It really is cute but like most things kids say over and over again - it gets old! Kevin is talking up a storm these days. The same child I didn't think would be talking by the time he turned 2 - boy was I wrong.

We started potty training last week with him and he's doing great. We're in pull ups at school and will usually only have 1 or 2 "accidents" during the day. He will be in big boy underwear on December 1st - I think we're all ready!! Something about telling a teacher that a 2 yr old is in underwear sure gets their attention! He stays dry on the weekends with me at home, just have to remind him to go potty every hour or so and he's good. I'm so proud of him and thankful up to this point he is cooperating.

I would like to add a special prayer request for Mike - my best friends husband - who will be undergoing surgery on 11/25.